When Defective Erythrocytes Are Broken Down

question 48

Multiple Choice

When defective erythrocytes are broken down,

• A) they are removed from the blood by the lungs.
• B) bilirubin is formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin.
• C) their heme groups are converted into amino acids.
• D) their iron is excreted into the small intestine.
• E) their components cannot be recycled.

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